Learning As I Go

“Don’t give up. Even when everyone is doubting you, don’t give up. Resilience is the one thing that’ll get you to where you need to be, just don’t give up.”“Look at what you've been through and ask yourself, are you living a life less than the one you deserve? Are you happy? And if you’re not, believe me right now, you have so much power inside you to change that for the better.”In this week's episode of Learning As I Go, Scott talks to childhood friend and business partner Eden Thomas, with whom he co-founded lifestyle brand Food4Thoughts which focuses on a holistic approach to people’s self-development/wellbeing. Eden shares how his traumatic three and half year journey to recovery from leukaemia taught him that he could achieve whatever goal he set his mind to.You’ll hear him discuss how he felt his life lose all meaning in the early stages of his chemotherapy and the stages he went through to rediscover what life meant to him, culminating in a long and tiresome battle to earn a pilot’s license with British Airways. Eden and Scott talk about the importance of self-belief and determination, and how overcoming their own struggles led them to build a company that could help people achieve their own goals and give them the tools to chase their dreams.If you have found yourself singing the theme tune you can hear more from Mic Lowry here: @miclowrySend Scott a message on Instagram here: @scott.thomas

“Talk to a loved one, talk to a friend, because if you don’t talk to anyone how are they supposed to know what’s going on in here? If you’re struggling with a mental health issue, how are people going to know unless you talk?”In this week's episode Scott is joined by Cormac Murphy, who became a close friend after meeting in 2018 at PHD nightclub in New York City. Cormac began working in bars and nightclubs across the city and eventually built up a successful event business as one of the only Irish promoters in town. However, the social pressure and exuberant lifestyle of the nightlife scene led him down a path of substance misuse and addiction, specifically alcohol and cocaine. You’ll hear them discuss how developing suicidal tendencies during the height of his cocaine use motivated him to move back to Ireland where his parents helped him get into rehab, how working as a personal trainer and helping other’s get in shape has helped him to stay disciplined and the importance of speaking out about mental health issues in order to kick start your journey to recovery.Content warning - This episode features references to drugs, addiction and suicide, if you or someone you know needs support please reach out. In the UK, the Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14. Hotlines in other countries can be found here.If you have found yourself singing the theme tune you can hear more from Mic Lowry here: @miclowrySend Scott a message on Instagram here: @scott.thomas 

Scott sits down with close friend and Social PR Operations Manager, Nicola Orrell to discuss how judgmental teachers pushed her to prove to the world she wasn’t a ‘typical teenage mum’ and why her family is the driving force behind her extreme work ethic. Scott describes Nicola as ‘the ultimate boss’, they’ve had a close working and personal relationship since she joined Social PR in 2020 as Operations Manager. Having lost their dads within one week of each other, they describe how they were able to support each other through the grieving process and the importance of taking time out of work to spend time with family and look after your mental health. If you have found yourself singing the theme tune you can hear more from Mic Lowry here: @miclowrySend Scott a message on Instagram here: @scott.thomas

“I know for a fact that I have made ten times better decisions throughout my career at Couture Club because of those failures.”In this week’s episode, Scott looks back on the value of the successes and failures he has been through with his good friend and ex-business partner, Scott Shashua. Together, they ran a successful celebrity club night, Eivissa, and went on to form the UK’s largest selfie-stick distributor but went through a difficult time after investing huge amounts of money into the Segway trend just before it crashed. Now Scott is the Managing Director at popular fashion brand ‘Couture Club’, he discusses how his dad taught him the value of hardwork and accountability from a young age and the importance of finding a balance between his work life and his family.Check out Scott’s Instagram hereIf you have found yourself singing the theme tune you can hear more from Mic Lowry here: @miclowrySend Scott a message on Instagram here: @scott.thomas 

“All I want to do is help people to not be afraid of being who they are.”In this episode, you’ll hear Scott talk with Kate Cocker about how seeing her Dad struggle with anxiety and depression set her on a journey to take control of her own mindset and self-talk. Now Kate helps others to do the same through her Everyday Positivity Daily Podcast, sharing skills that can help us beat the mental challenges we encounter each day. They discuss the benefits of getting out into the world to gain perspective on your problems and how using positive phrasing will transform the way you communicate with yourself and others. Listen to Everyday Positivity hereFind Kate on the socials at: @K8cocker If you have found yourself singing the theme tune you can hear more from Mic Lowry here: @miclowrySend Scott a message on Instagram here: @scott.thomas 

“The greatest sources of suffering are the lies that the mind tells you. Don’t fall into that trap, there’s always another way.”Scott talks to Kevin O’Neill about his project, Breatheolution, and how he has used cold water therapy alongside breath work to help himself and over 1000 clients to overcome anxiety, trauma and addiction. You’ll hear how using breath can help you defeat your own stresses and about the importance of putting the body into controlled but stress-inducing environments. Kevin even explains why breathing through the mouth can hinder our athletic performance and create a subconscious feeling of fear and danger. Content warning - This episode features references to addiction and suicide, if you or someone you know needs support please reach out. In the UK, the Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14. Hotlines in other countries can be found here.Find out more about Breatheolution hereIf you have found yourself singing the theme tune you can hear more from Mic Lowry here: @miclowrySend Scott a message on Instagram here: @scott.thomas 

“Just ask yourself, how can I grow from what I've learned in that mistake, in that moment?”Scott Thomas talks to Commando Charlie; ex-marine, ex-convict and now fitness coach at food4thoughts; about his exhilarating life story. They discuss the importance of taking the mistakes we all make, and transforming them into moments of motivation for our own personal growth and development. Hear about Charlie’s hedonistic past and how his time in prison helped him to reconsider his outlook on life, always chasing the high points and looking for dangerous situations. Now he has developed healthier self-talk helping him to live a more balanced lifestyle and spend his time coaching others who seek ways to improve their own lives. An inspirational discussion about the way we talk to ourselves and how it can help us to make better decisions and overcome mistakes we have made. For more of Commando Charlie follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/commando_charlie/?hl=enIf you have found yourself singing the theme tune you can hear more from Mic Lowry here: @miclowrySend Scott a message on Instagram here: @scott.thomas 

“Where are you now? Where do you want to be?”On this week’s episode Scott is joined by his personal business coach, David Poxon. David uses his experience and expertise to help business owners identify and achieve their goals through the adoption of high-performance mindsets, and the practice of self-belief. David believes every business owner can benefit from working alongside a coach - so they can become ‘the best they can be and smash the results in their business’. Scott has discovered the value a coach can bring and discusses how David has helped him to consider and achieve his own goals. For anyone looking for advice on setting and achieving goals, this podcast is packed with valuable information about the steps you can take to grow and develop. Find out more about David Poxon here: https://actioncoach.co.uk/coaches/david-poxon/Read ‘The E-Myth Revisited’ by Michael E Gerber: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280Read ‘The Chimp Paradox’ by Professor Steve Peters: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chimp-Paradox-Management-Programme-Confidence/dp/009193558XIf you have found yourself singing the theme tune you can hear more from Mic Lowry here: @miclowrySend Scott a message on Instagram here: @scott.thomas 

“There’s nothing on this day I can’t handle and yet my mind tells me otherwise - why?”  Gareth Palmer is Scott Thomas’ therapist and has answers for questions like this. When Scott realised his partying was a form of self sabotage at the weekends, he decided to talk to someone about it. Gareth’s work as the founder of “Men Should Talk '' has given him a special stand point on the way that people respond to their emotions, particularly men. You will hear how he helps men and women confront their emotions, spend time on their own, and manage their addiction to distraction. If you’ve ever felt a bit lost, or stuck in a cycle, this episode will help you to understand your next steps. And you will hear how speaking to someone like Gareth can help you Learn As You Go. Find out more about Gareth Palmer here: https://menshouldtalk.com/If you have found yourself singing the theme tune you can hear more from Mic Lowry here: @miclowrySend Scott a message on instagram here: @scott.thomas 

Scott Thomas learns the lessons from the people who have supported him, and inspired him, on his self-development journey.